Originally Posted by ThePhoenix (Post 2192799)

Hey everyone!

I was curious if it's possible to seek membership into a NPHC organization that isn't on the campus at which you attend. I've had some greeks say it's possible and others say it's not, so is this something that's dependent on the organization or is there a definite answer? Thanks!

Originally Posted by ThePhoenix (Post 2192799)

Hey everyone!

I was curious if it's possible to seek membership into a NPHC organization that isn't on the campus at which you attend. I've had some greeks say it's possible and others say it's not, so is this something that's dependent on the organization or is there a definite answer? Thanks!

Originally Posted by ThePhoenix (Post 2138868)

Greetings!

It's been a long time coming for me, and with a lot of soul-searching, research, observing, and waiting, I have reached a crossroads that I have yet to overcome. So I thought why not go straight to the source with my inquiries!

I am a prospect of XYZ, and after getting myself in the best position to be the most competitive and desirable applicant possible I was ready to take the first step to seeking membership.

Then the problem arose.

I attend an institution in the south that is infamous for having an almost non-existent minority population. Due to this fact, the NPHC orgs on campus post fliers, tweets, and Facebook updates about upcoming interest meetings. There will be fliers on every flat surface you can see! All of the orgs except the one I am interested in.

In a way, this sort of offends me. Semester after semester a new line of girls magically appear. Even other greeks are confused!

To get to the point, is there something I'm not understanding about seeking membership? The university requires certain documentation be submitted a set amount of days before the interest meeting and more afterwards, but how am I to do so if there is never a meeting! Or for a different perspective, if the interest meetings aren't made known to the general public?

Originally Posted by Old_Row (Post 2192820)

Well, you know, this is kind of confusing to me because you posted this a while back in the AKA forum.



It seems to me like there is a chapter at your school but they just aren't that into you.

Originally Posted by ree-Xi (Post 2192818)

Ask a member of the organization in person. Or someone at the chapter you wish to join. Or even the Inter/National headquarters of the organization you are interested in joining.

Oh, but there's the problem...how would you possibly find someone? :confused:

http://bit.ly/TQta2I

Originally Posted by ThePhoenix (Post 2192847)

Before you 'assume' that the chapter at my school isn't 'that into me', wouldn't it be appropriate to ask my reasoning behind seeking membership elsewhere? I am not the type of person to try to be somewhere I am not wanted.

If this helps any, the chapter at my school recently got suspended for hazing and discrimination. Though the girls at my school know that I am an interest, it is likely they will be suspended for a few years since this is their second time in three years getting 'in trouble' for hazing. Sadly, I'll be gone soon. I just wanted to know if seeking membership elsewhere was possible.

I would prefer if responses to this were actually helpful and not suggestive or accusatory. Thank you.

Originally Posted by ThePhoenix (Post 2192847)

Before you 'assume' that the chapter at my school isn't 'that into me', wouldn't it be appropriate to ask my reasoning behind seeking membership elsewhere? I am not the type of person to try to be somewhere I am not wanted.

If this helps any, the chapter at my school recently got suspended for hazing and discrimination. Though the girls at my school know that I am an interest, it is likely they will be suspended for a few years since this is their second time in three years getting 'in trouble' for hazing. Sadly, I'll be gone soon. I just wanted to know if seeking membership elsewhere was possible.

I would prefer if responses to this were actually helpful and not suggestive or accusatory. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Titchou (Post 2192865)

If you gave us ALL the pertinent information, you'd get better answers. Don't leave out information like this. You need to ask someone at the national office. They are the final arbitor.

Originally Posted by Old_Row (Post 2192878)

Oh riiiiight, that's convenient.

You should know NPHC membership questions are not appropriate online. That is why no one will give an answer. I'm in an NPC and even I know that.

Originally Posted by ThePhoenix (Post 2192847)

Before you 'assume' that the chapter at my school isn't 'that into me', wouldn't it be appropriate to ask my reasoning behind seeking membership elsewhere? I am not the type of person to try to be somewhere I am not wanted.

If this helps any, the chapter at my school recently got suspended for hazing and discrimination. Though the girls at my school know that I am an interest, it is likely they will be suspended for a few years since this is their second time in three years getting 'in trouble' for hazing. Sadly, I'll be gone soon. I just wanted to know if seeking membership elsewhere was possible.

I would prefer if responses to this were actually helpful and not suggestive or accusatory. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Titchou (Post 2192865)

If you gave us ALL the pertinent information, you'd get better answers. Don't leave out information like this. You need to ask someone at the national office. They are the final arbitor.

Originally Posted by ThePhoenix (Post 2192964)

Originally Posted by tld221 (Post 2192965)

Only if we cared.



Ditto. What you presented in your first post =/= second post. Rather, the reasoning why you'd want/need to join another chapter differs.

Scenario 1: Can you join a chapter at another school because a. they're just not that into you or b. you don't think you've had the proper opportunity to pursue membership (i think it's the former, agreeing with Old Row)?

Scenario 2: Can you join a chapter at another school because a. the chapter got suspended/prevented from bringing new members in and b. you're going to graduate by the time the chapter gets off suspension?

Originally Posted by MysticCat (Post 2192966)

'Cause the peasant has a lot more sense than the queen, bless her heart?

Originally Posted by ThePhoenix (Post 2192968)

Clearly not enough sense to become royalty themselves, correct?

Originally Posted by ThePhoenix (Post 2192968)

Clearly not enough sense to become royalty themselves, correct?

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle (Post 2193039)

Hmmm . . . to my way of thinking, Greek royalty are those who've got their letters, not those who merely aspire to them.

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle (Post 2193039)

Hmmm . . . to my way of thinking, Greek royalty are those who've got their letters, not those who merely aspire to them.

Originally Posted by ThePhoenix (Post 2193042)

Who said 'Greek royalty'? Perfect example of what I was talking about. When peasants attempt to interfere with royalty, they simply become... 'misguided'. Shame. But thank you for completely changing the meaning of my analogy in an attempt to make a snide remark. Just what I needed. :)

Originally Posted by ThePhoenix (Post 2193042)

When peasants attempt to interfere with royalty, they simply become... 'misguided'.

Originally Posted by ThePhoenix (Post 2193055)

A few general questions for everyone who has replied to on this post:

Why so uptight/protective/sensitive about your organizations? I completely understand something holding importance to you, but the only thing I'd get as defensive as some of you are over is my family and my God. Even as proud woman of the United States Air Force, I could never imagine putting in as much cyber effort as some of you to degrade others when speaking about the USAF... None of you will be able to take those letters to heaven just as I won't be able to take my rank.

Does speaking down to others via the internet bring you happiness? I'm legitimacy curious and would love honest answers on this one.

Do you think the way you speak to others is a good representation of your organization? Some of you have your orgs in your signature, right below belittling statements.

Originally Posted by knight_shadow (Post 2193056)

You realize you're engaging right along with them, right?

You said you got your answer from HQ/Nationals. Take that and keep it moving.

Originally Posted by ThePhoenix (Post 2193042)

Who said 'Greek royalty'? Perfect example of what I was talking about. When peasants attempt to interfere with royalty, they simply become... 'misguided'. Shame. But thank you for completely changing the meaning of my analogy in an attempt to make a snide remark. Just what I needed. :)

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle (Post 2193088)

Oh no, wanna-be royalty, when you come on GREEK Chat and talk about wanting to BECOME a Greek, it is entirely understandable that any reference would be seen in terms of GREEK organizations. The only thing misguided here is your belief that any GLO would want you as a member. Well, that and the idea that you can proclaim yourself "royalty" and then act upset when your peasant status is pointed out to you.

I rate that flounce a 4.3. Points were deducted for the tired old "representing your org" line.

What say you, GCers?